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0.09: Casting Special (with Tony Sepulveda) Jan 30, 2019

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In this special bonus episode, we learn about what it’s like casting The West Wing. Our guest is Tony Sepulveda, who was the casting director for Seasons 3 and 4.

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6.06: The Dover Test Jan 23, 2019

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Wait a second: Is Annabeth Mandy 2.0? Plus Donna pushes Josh away, CJ pushes Toby away, and Santos pulls Josh in with his wily political moves. We need a bipartisan summit with Red Vines families and Twizzler families so we can discuss all of this and more.

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6.05: The Hubbert Peak Jan 16, 2019

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In this episode, a little chess, to test cognitive ability. First move: SUV to Prius. What's the opposite of checkmate?

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6.04: Liftoff (with Allison Janney) Jan 09, 2019

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Everything about “Liftoff" feels like a new era is beginning, so we’re welcoming the new year by welcoming Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) to talk about CJ’s new job as the new chief of staff.

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6.03: Third-Day Story Dec 19, 2018

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Big changes are getting announced: CJ is the new Chief of Staff. More importantly, Josh and Hrishi announce "Melon Day" as an official West Wing holiday. Grab a muskmelon and a plate of brownies, and hit play!

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6.02: The Birnam Wood (with Fmr. Ambassador Jacob Walles) Dec 12, 2018

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Hello Mother, I'm elated

Here I am at old Camp David

I'm respectful, all due deference

But I don't really get the Macbeth reference

Plus, former ambassador Jacob Walles tells us about the years he dedicated to brokering Mideast peace, including his time at 2000 Camp David Summit, and he tells us what this episode got right about those conversations.

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6.01: NSF Thurmont Dec 04, 2018

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It took a lot of diplomacy behind the scenes, but Josh and Hrishi have agreed to come together to negotiate our feelings on Season 6, Episode 1. Pull up a chair and join us for the discussion at Camp Josiah.

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0.08: Meet the Twwweam (Bonus Mini-Episode) Nov 28, 2018

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Introducing the folks behind the scenes of our podcast.

You can help us make our show, too, by supporting Radiotopia's annual fundraiser, going on right now! radiotopia.fm

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0.07: Parks and Recreation (with Rob Lowe, Adam Scott and Michael Schur) Nov 21, 2018

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We literally cannot wait for you to hear how much The West Wing influenced Parks and Recreation. We spoke to the co-creator of the show, Michael Schur, and two of the stars, Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, to learn about the parallels between the Bartlet White House and the Pawnee Parks Department. Stop pooping! Just listen.

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5.22: Memorial Day (with Josh Singer) Nov 14, 2018

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We're wrapping up Season 5 with screenwriter Josh Singer, whose first writing credit was "Memorial Day." We also look back at the past 22 episodes to ask: what kind of season has it been?

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